Ten Roads Publishing, LLC

One of Gettysburg's most popular restaurants is also its oldest building- and one of its most historic. Built in 1776 for Rev. Alexander Dobbin, the house has been witness to historic political and religious meetings, students gathering for class, slaves seeking refuge on "The Underground Railroad," and to the Battle of Gettysburg. To read about the Dobbin House is to read about the history of Gettysburg, and some stirring moments in our nation's history. Dr. Walter L. Powell is currently the Executive Director of the Conococheague Institute Museum and Library in Welsh Run, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Adjunct Professor of History at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He served previously for 17 years as Director of Planning and Historic Preservation for the Borough of Gettysburg where he directed the Borough’s first Historic Building Survey, co-authored the Borough’s Interpretive Plan (with Main Street-Gettysburg), directed the restoration of the Gettysburg Railroad Station (built 1858), and served as the Borough’s liaison to the National Park Service Project Team that directed the restoration of the David Wills House (where President Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address). The former President of the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides and the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association, he has written and lectured widely on Gettysburg’s history. He lives on a portion of the Gettysburg Battlefield with his wife Susan and children Nat and Sally. He admits to sometimes wondering if he knew personally Rev. Alexander Dobbin and his family.